Game Recap: Rhodes vs. Hendrix College
Rhodes football earned a 24-17 victory over Hendrix on Halloween night at Crain Field, securing its first win of the season. The Lynx improved to 1-7 overall behind a balanced offensive performance and a strong defensive effort in the closing minutes. Rhodes built a 21-7 halftime lead and held off a second-half comeback attempt by Hendrix to secure the seven-point victory.
Key Performances
Sophomore Quarterback Brennan Keim led the Rhodes offense, completing 23 of 30 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Keim connected with Dunaven Kurak three times for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Kurak recorded touchdown receptions of 46 and 12 yards. Austin Smith led the Lynx with seven receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown, while Robert Daniel added three catches for 65 yards. Sani Bartlett contributed four receptions for 49 yards.
Grady Jones finished with seven points, converting all three extra-point attempts and a 19-yard field goal. He also averaged 43.3 yards on three punts, including a long of 58 yards and two punts inside the 20-yard line.
Game Highlights
Rhodes opened the scoring with a 46-yard touchdown pass from Keim to Kurak in the first quarter. Keim connected with Smith for a three-yard touchdown early in the second quarter before Hendrix answered with a rushing score. The Lynx extended their lead to 21-7 just before halftime when Keim found Kurak for his second touchdown of the night.
Hendrix cut the deficit to seven with a third-quarter rushing touchdown, but Rhodes maintained its advantage throughout the final period. Jones' 19-yard field goal with 2:49 remaining pushed the Lynx lead to 24-14. Hendrix added a field goal with 54 seconds left, but Rhodes held on for the 24-17 victory.
Up Next: Rhodes vs Sewanee
Rhodes will return to SAA action next Saturday, traveling to rival Sewanee for a 1 p.m. kickoff as the Lynx look to secure the historical Orgill Cup and bring it home.Â
